Paramount Global

The reunited CBS and Viacom completed their merger in December and had a strong year, with hits like The Late Show With Stephen Colbert helping to drive $28 billion in sales. But in a March SEC filing the company warned that coronavirus-related production delays may have a material impact on its 2020 results.
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Company Information

As of 6/5/23
Country
U.S.
Headquarters
New York City
Industry
Entertainment
CEO
Robert M. Bakish
Company Type
Public
Ticker
PARA
Revenues ($M)
$31,331
Profits ($M)
$1,104
Market Value ($M)
$14,657
Employees
27,400
Includes revenues from discontinued operations. Market value as of March 31, 2023.

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

$ millions
% change
Revenues ($M)
$29,579
13%
Profits ($M)
$4,543
87.6%
Assets ($M)
$58,620
-
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)
$22,402
-

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues
15.4%
Profits as % of Assets
7.7%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity
20.3%

Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)

Earnings Per Share ($)
6.94
EPS % Change (from 2020)
77%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)
19.8%
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)
13.7%

Total Return

Total Return to Investors (2021)
-17.1%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)
-12%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)
2.7%
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